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NASA image: BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment
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Aug 10, 2018

BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment

iss056e130515 (8/10/2018) --- A view of the BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment during JSSOD-9 operations. The JEM Small...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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Feb 11, 2014

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

ISS038-E-044994 (11 Feb. 2014) --- The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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Feb 11, 2014

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

ISS038-E-044883 (11 Feb. 2014) --- The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Oct 4, 2012

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

ISS033-E-009458 (4 Oct. 2012) --- Several tiny satellites are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Oct 4, 2012

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

ISS033-E-009334 (4 Oct. 2012) --- Several tiny satellites are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Oct 4, 2012

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

ISS033-E-009315 (4 Oct. 2012) --- Several tiny satellites are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Deployment
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Aug 21, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Deployment

Europa Clipper Solar Array Deployment

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NASA image: Starshade Deployment
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Aug 9, 2016

Starshade Deployment

This image shows the deployment of a half-scale starshade with four petals at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Frank Rubio installs the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer
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Apr 20, 2023

Astronaut Frank Rubio installs the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer

iss069e004397 (April 20, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio works to install the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Frank Rubio installs the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer
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Apr 20, 2023

Astronaut Frank Rubio installs the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer

iss069e004389 (April 20, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio works to install the...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy
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Nov 21, 2017

NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy

iss053e234625 (11/21/2017) --- A view of OSIRIS-3U Satellite Deployer Number 8 after deployment from the NanoRacks...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy
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Nov 21, 2017

NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy

iss053e234621 (11/21/2017) --- A view of OSIRIS-3U Satellite Deployer Number 8 after deployment from the NanoRacks...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy
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Nov 21, 2017

NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy

iss053e234598 (11/21/2017) --- A view of OSIRIS-3U Satellite Deployer Number 8 after deployment from the NanoRacks...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy
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Nov 21, 2017

NanoRack Cubsesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy

iss053e234606 (11/21/2017) --- A view of OSIRIS-3U Satellite Deployer Number 8 after deployment from the NanoRacks...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Operations
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Aug 19, 2014

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Operations

ISS040-E-100890 (19 Aug. 2014) --- Through a window in the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, an...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Cubesat Deployer Installation
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Jun 28, 2023

Nanoracks Cubesat Deployer Installation

iss069e025743 (June 28, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen installs the...

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NASA image: Solar Array Test
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Jun 23, 2014

Solar Array Test

ATK Solar Array Deployment Test at NASA Plum Brook Station Space Power Facility.

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031525 (1/16/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031566 (1/16/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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May 16, 2016

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

iss047e120450 (5/16/2016) --- Photographic documentation of NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer Number 8 Deployment...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031198 (1/17/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e032565 (1/17/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: Deployment of SWOT's Solar Arrays
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Dec 21, 2022

Deployment of SWOT's Solar Arrays

This video is a series of images showing the deployment of the solar arrays that power the international Surface...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph was taken during a deployment simulation of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). The LRV was built to...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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